Section 207.824 - Powers and duties of board. - Michigan Statutes

MICHIGAN NEXT ENERGY AUTHORITY ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 593 of 2002

207.824 Powers and duties of board.

Sec. 4.

(1) An authority created under this act is governed by a board consisting of the members of the authority under the Michigan economic growth authority act, 1995 PA 24, MCL 207.801 to 207.810.

(2) The board shall organize and adopt its own policies, procedures, schedule of regular meetings, and a regular meeting date, place, and time. The board shall conduct all business at public meetings held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. Public notice of the time, date, and place of each meeting shall be given in the manner required by the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.

(3) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the board in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

(4) A board may act only by resolution. A majority of the members of the board then in office, or of any committee of the board, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5) The board may employ legal and technical experts, private consultants, accountants, and other agents or employees for rendering professional and technical assistance and advice as may be necessary. The authority shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation of those it employs.

History: 2002, Act 593, Imd. Eff. Oct. 17, 2002
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and authority of Michigan next energy authority from department of management and budget to department of labor and economic growth by Type I transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.